Ode 3. You are the foundation.

Glory. Both now.

Your Gospel, inspired Luke, makes present the Dayspring from on high that has overshadowed mankind.

**Theotokion.**

Devoutly performing acts with noble inspiration, you recounted in writing those of the Apostles.

The blessed Paul wove for you the first fruits of praise, and entrusted to writing your encomium.

As you prophesied, O Immaculate, all the generations of mankind now call you blessed, for through you they are now saved.

You are the foundation, Lord, of those who have recourse to you; you are the light of those in darkness, and my spirit sings your praise.

Kathisma. Tone 8. The Wisdom and Word.

Revealed as the companion of Paul’s journeys, you bravely endured dangers of many kinds, all-praised Apostle of the Lord; and having completed the course of the faith by contest, blessed Saint, you rejoice with him in the highest. Therefore, having proclaimed to the world the Gospel of Christ, you enlightened the whole earth under heaven. All-honoured Luke, intercede with Christ God to grant forgiveness of faults to those who celebrate with love your holy memory.

Let us sing the praise of the heavenly gate and ark, the all-holy mountain, the cloud of light, the bush unburned, the spiritual Paradise, the restoration of Eve, the great foundation of the whole inhabited world, because salvation was wrought in her for the world and forgiveness of the ancient crimes. Because of this we cry to her: Intercede with your Son and God to grant forgiveness of faults to those who worship in faith your immaculate birth-giving.